Here we go with the fourth round of Free Money Finance March Money Madness (to follow all the action click on my March Money Madness category link and scroll down to read all the posts involved in this subject.)
I've listed each "game" (one post versus another) in segments along with the wording provided by the author when the post was submitted. I've also listed a keyword after each post title to make it easy to vote (as a made-up example, you can just comment: Game 1: Saving; Game 2: Investing, etc.) Be sure to comment which one you like the best out of each set of two -- you will help determine the winner! Criteria for the best article is somewhat subjective, but you can use these factors as a guide: 1) practicality of the post 2) how interesting/provocative/unique it is, 3) the "personal-ness" of it and 4) its impact on net worth.
Here are today's games:
GAME 1
- I handed in my Two Weeks Notice (Notice) - Joe did it! He handed in his resignation letter and quit his engineering career in the summer of 2012. This is one year before he turn 40, but his health was deteriorating so it doesn't make sense to stay any longer. Luckily, he has been planning for this and had a relatively smooth transition to being a stay at home dad blogger.
VERSUS
- Why a 15 Year Mortgage Isn’t Always the Best Choice (Mortgage) - With mortgage rates being at all-time lows many homeowners are looking to take the rate bonanza a step further by going for a 15 year mortgage. Not only will you pay off the mortgage in half the time, but you’ll get an even lower rate for doing it. Sounds like a good deal right? Not necessarily, and certainly not for everyone.
GAME 2
- 5 Savings Strategies that Won’t Actually Save You Money (Savings) - We all like saving money, but sometimes the strategy that you think is saving you money actually isn't. Did you use these false savings strategies?
VERSUS
- How I Obtained a Masters Degree from Harvard for $500--Without Scholarships! (Degree) - Yes, you read that correctly. With a bit of creativity and whole lot of hard work, I graduated with my Masters degree from Harvard with ZERO debt. Better yet, the entire degree/program only cost me $500! Apply my tips and strategies to reduce any of your education-related expenses.
Mortgage
Degree
Posted by: Khaleef @ Faithful With a Few | April 15, 2013 at 02:15 PM
Notice
Degree
Posted by: Michelle | April 15, 2013 at 02:24 PM
Mortgage
Harvard
Posted by: Carla | April 15, 2013 at 03:00 PM
Notice
Savings
Posted by: Jon | April 15, 2013 at 04:07 PM
Mortgage
Degree
Posted by: Nick @ AYoungPro.com | April 15, 2013 at 04:53 PM
notice
degree
Posted by: Retire By 40 | April 15, 2013 at 05:13 PM
game 1 : mortgage
game 2 : savings
Posted by: jim | April 15, 2013 at 05:29 PM
Notice
Savings
Posted by: Mike Collins | April 15, 2013 at 06:14 PM
Mortgage
Degree
Posted by: Jeffrey | April 15, 2013 at 06:24 PM
Notice
Degree
Posted by: Lance @ Money Life and More | April 15, 2013 at 08:19 PM
Mortgage
Degree
Posted by: Luis | April 15, 2013 at 08:30 PM
Notice
Savings
Posted by: Glen Craig | April 15, 2013 at 08:41 PM
Notice
Degree
Posted by: Robert | April 15, 2013 at 10:10 PM
Notice
Degree
Posted by: Jen | April 16, 2013 at 09:11 AM
Mortgage
Posted by: shamica | April 16, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Mortgage
Posted by: Danielle C. | April 16, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Mortgage
Posted by: Steve | April 16, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Mortgage
degree
Posted by: Jules | April 16, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Mortgage
degree
Posted by: Barbara | April 16, 2013 at 03:17 PM
Mortgage
Harvard
Posted by: Kerlis | April 16, 2013 at 03:33 PM
These games are now over. The winners are:
Game 1: Mortgage
Game 2: Degree
Thanks to everyone for voting. Another set of games is out today -- be sure to vote!
Posted by: FMF | April 17, 2013 at 08:24 AM